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Improving the efficiency of treatment for blood cancers
We’ve awarded a £40,000 grant to support research examining why some patients treated with chemotherapy for blood cancers continue to suffer very low blood counts, even after the disease has been successfully treated. The funding has been awarded ahead of World Cancer...
Watch our blood cancer awareness video
There are over 100 variants of blood cancer. The three main types are Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma. At LMRUK, we’re passionate about highlighting the different forms to raise awareness, educate people, and encourage earlier diagnosis. In our new video, members of...
Advancing new research into preventing blood cancer patients from relapsing
The devastating blow suffered by Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) patients who get the all-clear and then relapse was the spur for Assistant Professor Sophie Kellaway at the University of Nottingham to undertake specialist research into the disease. Ahead of World Cancer...
Leukaemia patient shares his diagnosis story
This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re speaking with blood cancer patients to share their stories, from the symptoms they first experienced to diagnosis and treatment, to help raise awareness of this disease. Richard’s story Retired insurance broker Richard Woods...
Myeloma patient describes warning signs and symptoms
This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re speaking with blood cancer patients to share their stories, from the symptoms they first experienced to diagnosis and treatment, to help raise awareness of this disease. Jayne’s story When Jayne Handley suffered hot flushes and...
Wendy Forrest walks 20 miles in blazing heat for LMRUK
Fundraiser Wendy Forrest has taken part in her second Kiltwalk to raise money for our charity in memory of her husband, Alan. Wendy and five friends braved one of the hottest days of the year for the picturesque walk from St Andrew’s to Slessor Gardens, Dundee – a...
Be blood cancer aware this September
Over 40,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer every year in the UK, yet more needs to be done to raise awareness of this form of cancer and helping people to recognise the common symptoms to look out for. September is host to several awareness days and campaigns...
Research grant from LMRUK is catalyst for more vital cancer funding
A £25,000 grant awarded through our annual research grant scheme has proved to be the catalyst for further research funding which it is hoped could provide a significant development in the treatment of cancer. Dr Ricardo Fernandes and his team at the University of...
Patient & Physician Conference – Liverpool September 7th 2024
Merseyside Against Blood Cancer are hosting a Patient-Physician Conference on Saturday 7th September at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool.. The event is designed to provide valuable insights, support, and empowerment for people who are navigating the challenges of living...
Rachel Handley’s 10k run for blood cancer research after mum’s devasting diagnosis
When Jane Handley contracted pneumonia in November 2022 in her mid-50s doctors were anxious to find out what might have sparked off the illness. Test results, delivered shortly after Christmas that year, revealed the devastating news she had the blood cancer, Myeloma...
